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W. Kreinzar motioned to grant Sylvia Lachnit of 3932 Eleanor Dr. her request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of adding a 1-bay garage addition to existing attached garage and that the following variances be granted: 1) A special permit to add to a nonconforming building (1165.02). 2) A 11.5 ft. variance for adding to existing to extend into front yard required setback (code requires 50 ft., applicant shows 38.5 ft.), section (1135.06 A). Note: Previously heard by Board of Zoning Appeals on 5/3/01. Variance granted for rear yard setback (33') and special permit approved. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, 1165.02 and 1135.06 A. The motion was seconded by J. Konold and unanimously approved. Granted 8/3/01. 5. Grant B. Sarver; 4397 Coe Ave. . Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of keeping a travel/camper trailer in the front yard. The following variance is requested: 1) A 3 month variance for keeping a travel/camper trailer in the front yard while repairing it, (code permits a period not exceeding 72 hours in any consecutive 21 day period, applicant shows 3 months). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section, 1135.02 H 3. Chairinan Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. The oath was administered to Grant, Pat, and Donald (son) Sarver, the owners, Judy Glouver, neighbor from 4408 Coe Ave., Evelyn Hitchcock, a neighbor from 4396 Coe Ave., and Donna Dolezal, a neighbor from 4387 Coe Ave., whom were all present to review the request. Mr. Sarver indicated that he bought a trailer in 1971 and planned on using it when he retired. It has a lot of damage, so they are working on it in his driveway. Mr. Konold questioned if the trailer would be gone after he is through working on it. Mr. Sarver replied that he planned on traveling in it. 1VLr. Konold clarified his question and asked if it would be stored elsewhere. Mr. Sarver repiied yes. Mr. Maloney questioned if the neighbors had comments. Mrs. Glouver indicated that the trailer has been there for three months. They have had numerous different large items parked in their yard and she believes that this is a pattern and an eyesore on the neighborhood. Ms. Hitchcock a neighbor directly across the street, indicated that she has looked at this for twenty years. She feels that there was no intention of moving it. She thinks that they have had plenty of time to get it repaired and out of there. They should have hired somebody a long tiine ago to fix it and get it out. There used to be a big horse trailer in the yard that is also an eye sore. Another neighbor recently invested many dollars into improving her property and everyone else around the neighborhood takes care of their property, except for this eyesore. Donna Dolezal indicated that she was a neighbor, but she was also Crrant and Pat's daughter. Mr. Konold questioned what the timing was that he is asking for on this. Mr. Sarver indicated that he asked for three months. Mr. Maloney commented that he thinks there is a problem here, the trailer has been here for quite some time and to have it extended for another three months is entirely too long. When you need repairs like that, there are mechanics and you can't depend on friends and neighbors to do alI these repairs over a periocl of time. It is a residential neighborhood and he could _ agree to two weeks to get it cleaned up and moved on, but he cannot personally agree to three months. Mrs. Sarver commented that when the trailer was on the side of the house for twenty years it was within the laws of the City. She doesn't know if the laws have changed, but it had to be even with the house. Mr. Sarver indicated that he put landscaping in around the trailer when it was there. Mr. Kelly suggested extending this one-month to get things going to be able to get the majority of it done. Mr. Konold agreed with NIr. Kelly's recommendation. Mr. Maloney called for a motion. T. Kelly motioned to grant Grant Sarver of 4397 Coe Ave. his request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of keeping a travel/camper trailer in the front yard and that the following variance is granted: 4